Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Technical Program Manager - Cell Materials

Program ManagementUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeLouisville, CO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or Chemistry, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience in technical program management or project management.
Ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in lithium-ion battery materials, including cathode, anode, electrolyte, or related materials development, characterization, evaluation, or qualification.
Background in battery cell or electrode manufacturing processes.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Self-starter with a bias toward action and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate materials and new technologies, and develop and execute qualification plans tailored to each material class.
Own vendor management for assigned material suppliers, including onboarding, industrialization, deliverables, and scale-up, in partnership with Supply Chain and Supplier Industrialization Engineers.
Drive new technology initiatives from early evaluation through a clear qualification and introduction path.
Work closely with the Cell Design team to integrate qualified materials into new and existing cell architectures.
Support material introduction into downstream electrode manufacturing processes, including coating, calendering, and formation, and related cell processes as required.
Coordinate supplier trials and pilot production runs, track deliverables, and manage timelines for material delivery and scale-up.
Track and manage program schedules, risks, and dependencies across multiple material and technology workstreams.
Maintain program dashboards, risk registers, and status reports for leadership visibility.
Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings to drive alignment and resolve blockers.
Communicate technical progress and program status to stakeholders at all levels.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with supplier or vendor management.

Category	Engineering & Information Technology
Location	Louisville, Colorado
Requisition ID	286125
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Technical Program Manager to drive materials evaluation, qualification, and introduction across our in-house cell products. This includes active materials such as cathode active materials (CAM), anode active materials (AAM), and electrolyte systems, as well as broader cell materials programs, vendor management, and new technology initiatives.This role sits at the intersection of electrochemistry, supply chain, and manufacturing, requiring a strategic thinker who can drive cross-functional alignment and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.You will partner closely with Cell Materials leadership to identify, evaluate, qualify, and ramp materials and suppliers that meet Tesla’s performance, cost, and sustainability targets. This is a high-impact role with visibility across Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing.

Job Responsibilities

Identify and evaluate materials and new technologies, and develop and execute qualification plans tailored to each material class
Own vendor management for assigned material suppliers: onboarding, industrialization, deliverables, and scale-up, in partnership with Supply Chain and Supplier Industrialization Engineers
Drive new technology initiatives from early evaluation through a clear qualification and introduction path
Work closely with the Cell Design team to integrate qualified materials into new and existing cell architectures
Support material introduction into downstream electrode manufacturing processes (coating, calendering, formation) and related cell processes as required
Coordinate supplier trials and pilot production runs, tracking deliverables and managing timelines for material delivery and scale-up
Track and manage program schedules, risks, and dependencies across multiple material and technology workstreams
Maintain program dashboards, risk registers, and status reports for leadership visibility
Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings to drive alignment and resolve blockers
Communicate technical progress and program status to stakeholders at all levels

Job Requirements

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in technical program management or project management
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs in a fast-paced environment
Experience in lithium-ion battery materials—cathode, anode, electrolyte, or related materials development, characterization, evaluation, or qualification
Background in battery cell or electrode manufacturing processes
Experience with supplier or vendor management is a plus
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Self-starter with a bias toward action and problem-solving

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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